This is where we are at now: two years of bombardment, mass starvation and famine, blockade of aid and humanitarian assistance, destruction of property and livelihoods, polluting of lands, and nearly 100,000 confirmed human lives taken, by conservative estimates, including the erasure of entire bloodlines. Approximately 20,000 of those killed have been under the age of five.

Imagine having to bury that many children?

We honor those whose vibrance and humanity were cut short. We remember that they died holding a deep love for Gaza in their hearts. We honor every person who stands up to be counted as speaking against the gross injustices perpetrated against Palestinians. In times this dark, and as we continue to do everything in our power to assist those who need our help, daily, inside Gaza, solidarity is everything.

The need for food, water, clothing, shelter, medicines, medical equipment, and mental health support of the entire population, especially children, is urgent. At the same time, UPA is also focused on long-term recovery and reconstruction. Our flagship program, Fortifying the Palestinian Medical Sector (FPMS) which will enable us to refurbish, operationalize, and equip medical facilities in Gaza is in progress.

Your generous support empowers us to continue our work bringing critical humanitarian support to Gaza and ensuring that the future will truly be brighter for our people.